West Africa: Ecowas Threatens Sanctions Over Coup in Guinea-Bissau

ECOWAS rejects Guinea-Bissau's military junta transition program, calls for inclusive governance

Bloc warns of sanctions on all individuals or groups of people who obstruct return to constitutional order, 'if the demand to put in place a short transition led by an inclusive government is not met' - Anadolu Ajansı

ECOWAS rejects Guinea-Bissau transition, warns of sanctions

Discussions also focused on the impact of climate change on food security, with calls for coordinated regional responses to recurring floods and droughts.

West Africa: Ecowas Threatens Sanctions Over Coup in Guinea-Bissau

On the bloc's efforts to address the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, Mr Touray said, "the authorities shall impose targeted sanctions on individuals or groups of persons that obstruct the transition process."

ECOWAS threatens sanctions over coup in Guinea-Bissau

On the bloc’s efforts to address the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, Mr Touray said, “the authorities shall impose targeted sanctions on individuals or groups of persons that obstruct the transition process.”

Quick To Bark At Coups, Quiet On Bad Governance: ECOWAS Blasted As It Threatens Guinea-Bissau With Sanctions

By Spy Uganda West African leaders meeting under the banner of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have once again discovered their collective voice—this time to reject a transition programme announced by Guinea-Bissau’s military rulers, demand a swift return to constitutional order and threaten targeted sanctions. The hardline position was reaffirmed on Sunday…